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Just to comment on the person who said the ice cream was grainy. Although I have not had this problem with this ice cream recipe, i did have it happen with another custard based recipe. I let the warm mixture cook too long. It had started to boil around the edges of the pan. It turned out grainy. Per "The Perfect Scoop" by David Lebovitz, when cooking the custard for a custard-based ice cream, it is done when it just begins to steam. Test it by running your finger down a spatula or wooden spoon that is coated with the mixture. It is done when your finger leaves a definite trail that doesn't flow back together. He also suggests immediately removing the mixture to a separate bowl and sitting this bowl in an ice bath in a larger bowl, and stir frequently until the mixture cools. I always do this now with custard based recipes. It also helps shorten the cooling time. I can make the custard in the morning and have the ice cream ready that evening.

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This is the BEST Ice Cream I have ever eaten! Served it to my Bunko Group last night (with homemade German Chocolate Cake) and everyone wanted to lick their plate it was so good. I read the reviews and all seem to agree with me except one .....clearly that person did something wrong - so if you love fabulous ice cream, this is amazing!

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It is better than haagen-dazs!!! So goood! I make ice-cream for my kids time to time, but this was the first time with custard base. It came up wonderfully. I cooked, then cooled in a cold water (kids couldn't wait overnight), put in a freezer for about an hour, wipped heavy cream (from raw milk), added to cooled custard and combined using a mixer. Put half in an ice-cream maker and viola! it is wonderfull even soft.Oh, and I didn't have nuts or coconut, and had only one cup of brown sugar. Still came up creamy, sweet and REAL!:-)

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This has got to be the best home made ice cream I have ever eaten. It has a rich, thick texture (not thin like most home made ice creams) and absolutely delicious! The preparation is well worth the wait.

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I agree with other reviews, this is the best! The only change I would make is cut back on the sugar a little next time. I layered it in a Tupperware with a drizzle of caramel sauce in between. Divine! (Needed to halve the recipe for my Cuisinart ice cream maker)